The following is a list of all CEET scholarships. Only scholarships currently being awarded are linked to applications. Check back often for updates. Most scholarship applications are due February 1 of each year.
Full-time undergraduate female student at the sophomore level, engineering majors only, demonstrated financial need, preference for minorities, from immigrant families, and/or first generation college student.
Full time undergrad student in CEET, must demonstrate financial need, preference given to children of single parent families.
Full-time or part-time graduate student-preference given to thesis in telecommunication systems
Full-time or part-time undergraduate student at the freshmen or sophomore level majoring in industrial & systems engineering. Deadline April 2, 2012.
Full-time undergraduate student at the sophomore level or higher majoring in the college. Deadline April 2, 2012
Full-time undergraduate student at the sophomore level or higher majoring in the college. Deadline April 2, 2012.
Full-time undergraduate student major in electrical, industrial & systems or mechanical engineering
Full-time mechanical engineering student, junior or higher level. Deadline April 2, 2012.
Full-time undergraduate student, senior level, technology majors only
Full-time undergraduate student at the sophomore level or higher major in electrical, industrial & systems or mechanical engineering. Application deadline April 2, 2012
Full-time undergraduate student major in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
Full-time undergraduate student in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology. Deadline March 15, 2012
Full-time junior or senior majoring in engineering who demonstrates an interest in National Defense and academic excellence
Full-time undergraduate student in electrical engineering with junior or senior standing. Deadline March 1, 2012.
Engineering and engineering technology majors at sophomore, junior or senior level
Undergraduate student in electrical or mechanical engineering with junior or senior standing
Full-time undergraduate student in electrical, industrial & systems or mechanical engineering, must have senior standing for fall 2011 or earlier. Deadline April 2, 2012.
(currently enrolled students or re-enrolling students are ineligible)
First semester freshmen or transfer student, must be an engineering technology major which is different than an engineering major, visit the Department of Technology to learn more about the engineering technology program. Deadline isSeptember 14, 2012.
The Caterpillar and Friends Scholarship Award 2012-2013
Full time undergraduate students in CEET, Freshmen and Transfers. Deadline is September 14, 2012
First semester freshmen from under-represented group, any major in the college. Deadline extended to February 22, 2012
First semester freshmen or transfer student from under-represented group, any major in the college. Deadline is September 14, 2012
The NIU Alumni Association offers $2,500 merit scholarships available to continuing college students who are enrolled full-time at NIU for both the fall and spring semesters ($1250 each semester). Each applicant is eligible only to receive one Alumni Association scholarship per academic year.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) conducts an annual scholarship program that provides a minimum of $11,500 in awards. ACEC-IL annually awards a $4,000 top award to an Illinois engineering student. In addition, a minimum of six additional $1,500 Named Scholarships are awarded. These Named Scholarships are graciously sponsored by ACEC-IL Member Firms.
Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need.
The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $3,000.
The Erma Byrd Scholarship Program provides scholarships to individuals pursuing a course of study that will lead to a career in industrial health and safety occupations, including mine safety. The program has a service obligation component, which requires recipients of the scholarship to begin employment in a career position related to industrial health and safety no later than six months after completion of the degree program, and to continue to work in a career position related to industrial health and safety, including mine safety, for a period of one year. An estimated $1 million will be available for an estimated 110 awards.
The NIU Searchable Scholarships Web site can give a customized list of potential awards or browse ALL scholarships available.
A scholarship created in memory of Edward Hendrickson, who was active in SAE. The $1,000 scholarship is renewable. Must be a US resident, have a 3.75 GPA, be in the 90th percentile for math and reading on SAT or ACTs, and be pursing an engineering degree.
Two scholarships are available.
Three scholarships are available.
Established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.
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One scholarship is available for female junior or senior college students pursuing a BS degree full time. Applicant must be a paid member of SWE. Applicant’s home address must be inside the SWE-Quad Cities/Muscatine section boundaries. These include IA zip codes starting with 527-528 and IL zip codes starting with 612.
If you are interested in donating to one of these scholarships please contact Todd Burns at
(815) 753-1910
College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone (815) 753-1442 | ceet@niu.edu
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